Portable Charger Explodes in Bed, Causes Chemical Burns

A Los Angeles sports reporter, Ashley Nevel, experienced a terrifying incident when her portable charger exploded while she was asleep, causing chemical burns and damaging her bed. In a social media post, she urged others to stop using portable chargers and emphasized the importance of having a fire blanket, which she credited with saving her life. After the explosion, she was unable to call 911 due to her phone overheating and had to rely on neighbors for help. Nevel suggested banning portable chargers on airplanes, reflecting on the potential dangers they pose.

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